Temperature in Tennessee in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Tennessee, the United States of America this May.

Tennessee, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Mountain City to 27°C (81°F) in Millington. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Millington and 10°C (50°F) in Mountain City.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Tennessee, the United States of America in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Tennessee on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Tennessee in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Tennessee temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Tennessee, the United States of America in May?

Gatlinburg averages a daytime high of 24°C (75°F) in May, which is high for Tennessee, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Tennessee, the United States of America in May?

Average overnight lows in Tennessee, the United States of America during May sit near 10°C (50°F) in Gatlinburg.

What is the warmest city in May in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Millington tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 16°C (61°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Tennessee, the United States of America?

For the month of May, Mountain City is the most temperate city in Tennessee, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 10°C (50°F).

How much sun does Tennessee, the United States of America get in May?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 289 hours of sunshine in Gatlinburg. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

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